Now he needs his community’s help By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Ron Melchert Jr. and the Grant Township Fire Department are symbiotic. Chief Melchert has served the department since it began in 1977. Technically, he didn’t join until 1978, when he turned 18 and graduated from Mason County Central High School. However, he helped his father, Ron Melchert…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election. The operating tax rate has been 1 mill for the past 30 years. In 2014, the authority also asked for a 10 year millage rate of .5 to pay for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on Fountain Area Fire Department since November of last year. Mercedy grew up in a fire service family. Her dad, John Sayles, was a captain on the Pentwater Fire Department. Mercedy,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Performing CPR on a patient who is experiencing cardiac arrest can be tiresome and inconsistent. To help alleviate this issue, the Mason County Rural Fire Authority found a solution by purchasing three devices, called LUCAS machines, that provide mechanical chest compressions. The first LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Machine (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Father and son Larry and Darrell Crawford have accumulated a combined 77 years serving the citizens of Mason County as members of the Custer Fire Department. Both have served up the ranks of the department, including the role of chief. Darrell is the current fire chief and was preceded by his father. Larry joined the fire department…
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